DMDK MLA Premalatha on Thursday called for strengthening the legal framework before proceeding with the construction of a new Secretariat in Tamil Nadu.

Speaking on the issue of the proposed new Secretariat, she said the government should first make the law stricter, and only then move ahead with the project.

Her remarks come amid political discussion around the new Secretariat plan, with parties raising their views on priorities and governance.

No further details on the proposed construction timeline or specific legal changes were mentioned in the statement.